Challenge: The Fat Friar
Word Count: 100
“No,” said Severus when he regained the ability to speak. “Absolutely not.”
“You needn't be afraid,” burbled the Friar. “I've helped other professors with this part, Giles the Gouty had such terrible stage fright until I coached him, it - “
“No.” Severus stood up.
“Severus - “
“For the third time: no.” Severus leaned forward slightly. “I do not act. I have never acted. I will never act. This is a non-starter.”
There was silence. Then the Muggle Studies professor spoke.
“But what - ”
Severus pointed at the Friar. “Have him do it.”